Football legend James Hird celebrates his 50th birthday with 700 meatballs at an intimate party with family and friends after quitting football
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James Hird celebrated his 50th birthday on Sunday surrounded by family and friends.
The soccer legend and his wife Tania threw a festive party at their family home in Toorak, Victoria.
Tania shared a series of images from the party, decorated with silver and gold balloons and where 700 meatballs were served.
James Hird (centre) celebrated his 50th birthday on Sunday surrounded by family and friends. The soccer legend and his wife Tania threw a festive party at their family home in Toorak, Victoria
“An incredible week of preparation for the first day of the Melbourne Gift Fair, a first week back to school and of course a 50th of family proportions!” Tanya wrote.
“So proud of our family of my sister and my brother-in-law who flew in for the case and ‘wouldn’t miss it’ no matter how hard it was to orchestrate,” she continued.
‘To Will, who helped me make 700 meatballs (James’ favorite comfort food), homemade garlic bread, a slice of peppermint and a birthday cake to rival the best in the world. course the previous week as I had to attend the giveaway for part of the day and needed to do everything, set up, wrap and pick up the balloons in advance.
Tania shared a series of images from the party, which was decorated with silver and gold balloons and where 700 meatballs were served
“An incredible week of preparation for the first day of the Melbourne Gift Fair, a first week back to school and of course a 50th of family proportions!” Tanya wrote
“To Tom and Al for helping me with pre-setup, music, bar etc. and Steph who arranged the best morning for their dad with Asahi bowls and golf after our breakfast coffee during that I was not present,” she continued.
“A very tight-knit reunion, James labeled ‘awesome’ and a special celebration for someone very special for each and everyone in the room. Truly special and memorable and so grateful to this family! You know you are loved JH.’
It comes after news the Essendon icon’s long career in the AFL could be over after quitting his coaching role with the GWS Giants in a move that is sure to shock footy fans.
Tania said she made 700 meatballs – James’ favorite comfort food – along with homemade garlic bread, a slice of peppermint and a birthday cake.
“A very tight reunion, James labeled ‘awesome’ and a special celebration for someone very special for everyone in the room,” Tania wrote.
“Truly special and memorable and so grateful to this family! You know you are loved JH’ she added in her Instagram post
GWS has confirmed his departure after the legend unsuccessfully attempted to secure the vacant Bombers head coaching job last year.
He is now thought to pursue business interests, according to Code Sports.
He joined the Giants in 2022 as a part-time leadership advisor before becoming an assistant coach.
The move followed a long hiatus after he left as Essendon boss in 2015 due to the club’s infamous drug scandal. He led the club for four years.
It comes after news the Essendon icon’s long career in the AFL could be over after quitting his coaching role with the GWS Giants in a move that is sure to shock footy fans.
